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CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CHAPTER 3.
DEFINITIONS
Art. 3.01. [48] [58-59] Words and phrases
All words, phrases and terms used in this Code are to be taken and
understood in their usual acceptation in common language, except
where specially defined.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722. Amended by Acts 1975,
64th Leg., p. 909, ch. 341, Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 1975.
Art. 3.02. [49] [60] [61] Criminal action
A criminal action is prosecuted in the name of the State of Texas
against the accused, and is conducted by some person acting under
the authority of the State, in accordance with its laws.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.
Art. 3.03. [50] [61] [62] Officers
The general term "officers" includes both magistrates and peace
officers.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.
Art. 3.04. Official Misconduct
In this code:
(1) "Official misconduct" means an offense that is an intentional
or knowing violation of a law committed by a public servant while
acting in an official capacity as a public servant.
(2) "Public servant" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.07,
Penal Code.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.03, eff. Sept. 1,
1994.
Art. 3.05. Racial Profiling
In this code, "racial profiling" means a law enforcement-initiated
action based on an individual's race, ethnicity, or national origin
rather than on the individual's behavior or on information
identifying the individual as having engaged in criminal activity.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 947, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
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